Scientific Affairs & Botanical Actives Manager – Pharma & Nutraceuticals

Scientific Affairs & Botanical Actives Manager – Pharma & Nutraceuticals Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Full-time Workplace: Hybrid Regional Scope: UAE | Saudi Arabia | GCC Travel: Regular regional travel Palomba General Trading LLC is seeking an experienced Scientific Affairs & Botanical Actives Manager to support the development and scientific positioning of botanical extracts and natural active ingredients across Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Functional Health markets. This role sits between science, product strategy and customer development. We are looking for someone who can understand scientific evidence, evaluate botanical actives and translate complex technical information into clear and credible positioning for customers, R&D teams and commercial partners. Key Responsibilities Review scientific literature related to botanical extracts and natural active ingredients. Evaluate the scientific positioning of existing and potential new products. Support Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical customers with technical and scientific information. Work with R&D, Formulation, Scientific Affairs and Product Development teams. Prepare scientific product presentations and technical dossiers. Analyse active compounds, standardisation levels and relevant mechanisms of action. Compare competing botanical ingredients and product claims. Support the development of evidence-based product concepts. Coordinate technical questions with international manufacturers. Support customer seminars, scientific presentations and product-training sessions. Identify new botanical ingredients with strong scientific and commercial potential. Assist commercial teams during technically complex customer discussions. Ingredient Focus The portfolio may include: Hibiscus extracts Aronia extracts Saffron extracts Licorice extracts and derivatives Red vine extracts Alfalfa extracts Seaweed-derived ingredients Polyphenol-rich extracts Anthocyanin-standardised botanicals PAC-standardised extracts Citrus flavonoids Functional botanical combinations Selected custom extraction projects PGT's ingredient portfolio already spans botanical extracts, liquorice derivatives, saffron extracts and functional botanical concepts for nutraceutical and wellness applications. Scientific & Application Areas Metabolic health Cardiovascular health Antioxidant support Healthy ageing Beauty from within Digestive health Functional nutrition Weight-management concepts Immune-support formulations Women's wellness Functional beverages Capsules, tablets, gummies, powders and sachets Candidate Profile Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Chemistry or related life-science discipline. 5+ years in Scientific Affairs, Nutraceuticals, Botanical Extracts, Pharmaceutical Ingredients or Natural Actives. Strong ability to interpret scientific literature. Good understanding of botanical standardisation and active compounds. Experience working with R&D or Formulation teams. Ability to communicate scientific information clearly to non-academic audiences. Customer-facing experience is highly valued. Understanding of nutraceutical or pharmaceutical product development. Fluent English required. Arabic is an advantage. Ideal Background Relevant profiles may currently work as: Scientific Affairs Manager Medical & Scientific Affairs Specialist Nutraceutical Product Specialist Botanical Extracts Scientific Manager Technical Product Manager – Nutraceuticals Scientific Communication Manager Natural Actives Product Specialist Scientific Support Manager – Pharma Ingredients Previous experience with botanical extract producers, nutraceutical companies, pharmaceutical ingredient suppliers or specialised distributors is particularly relevant. What We Offer Competitive fixed salary. Performance-based bonus. Regional GCC exposure. International botanical and natural-active portfolio. Direct cooperation with European manufacturers. High autonomy in scientific product positioning. Exposure to Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Functional Health customers. Opportunity to influence future product-selection and portfolio-development decisions. Who We Are Looking For We want someone who can look at a botanical extract and ask: What is the active compound? How is it standardised? What evidence supports its use? Is the evidence relevant to the proposed application? What dosage has been studied? What distinguishes it from competing ingredients? What can legitimately be communicated to an industrial customer? Show more Show less